By Segun Adewale in Bauchi
Posters bearing the image of former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi for President have surfaced across major streets in Bauchi State, ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
Amaechi Posters ,appeared with the inscription Ameachi for President 2027 “Move Nigeria Forward”’ with the logo of African Democratic Congress (ADC) have flooded Bauchi streets.
Amaechi, who holds the traditional title of Dan Amanan Kasar Hausa of Daura, has previously served as Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Governor of Rivers State and Minister of Transportation.
The posters were placed at strategic places including roundabouts, electrical poles and signboards along major streets within the state capital.
Usman Ibrahim, a supporter of ADC in Bauchi metropolis said “as you can see ,the posters, prominently display Amaechi’s portrait, because he is a truely quintessential and exemplary leader, detribalised Nigerian. I can described him as the only person to be trusted and the only man for the job”, with many qualities and messages centred on unity, equality, stability and development.
Residents of Bauchi said that the posters appeared at key locations across the Bauchi metropolis, including Ahmadu Bello Way, Awalah round about, Wunti Flyover, Jos road roundabout , Bauchi club , Nasarawa Gate round about emirs Palace round about , and posters were visible along major streets of Railway road, Sabon Titin Karofi and Kofar Dumi street, among others.
The displays attracted noticeable attention, with motorists and pedestrians slowing down to view them, particularly around Awalah round about, where early-morning traffic experienced brief disruptions.
Amaechi contested the All Progressives Congress(APC) presidential primary in 2022, finishing second behind President Bola Tinubu.
